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This spring, commercial truck drivers who learned English as a second language — and the companies that employ them — faced punitive federal regulations regarding English language proficiency. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April says that truck drivers who can’t speak or read English proficiently could be suspended from their jobs as drivers. However, requiring truck drivers to be proficient in English is not new.
They say walking a mile in someone’s shoes is the way to better understanding. So perhaps driving a mile in someone’s truck could do the same. Earlier this summer, one Corridor event took this idea and put it to the (road) test.
Truck freight tonnage has been sluggish throughout the year, continuing a trend that was marked prior to the 2024 election, according to the American Trucking Associations’ July tonnage report. However, a dip in freight occurred in the beginning of the year, coinciding with Trump’s inauguration.
Iowa City-based aerialist Mimi Ke teaches and performs in the Corridor, encouraging everyday Iowans to look at life from a new perspective through her art form. Ke developed the aerial dance program at National Dance Academy in 2014.
In Iowa, STEM education can mean getting a start as early as preschoolers playing with building blocks.
In its 34th year, the Iowa City Jazz Festival continues to draw acclaimed performers from across the country.
Brickman’s show, “The Gift of Christmas,” celebrates the gift of family, friends, peace and love, wrapped in sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.
Lawson is best known for his appearances on the “America’s Got Talent” franchise and a performance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”
From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.
Why grow onions? Sure, they are cheap and plentiful in the grocery stores, but if you've never grown onions before, they're an easy, fun crop. You can even braid them into ropes for a beautiful and practical kitchen decoration that you can pull from throughout the winter.
The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association invites you to explore the Spring 2025 Parade of Homes.
Since 1925, Hawkeye Downs has been more than just a racetrack; it has been a gathering place for families, friends, and racing enthusiasts to create lasting memories.
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